Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 23/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4500).
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 29 points higher (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 530 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 29 points (52/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.